How do you install a ROM with multiple parts? - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can someone please explain how to install a ROM with multiple parts?

iUsman said:
Can someone please explain how to install a ROM with multiple parts?
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What do you mean as 'multiple parts'? Any ROM in mind?

iUsman said:
Can someone please explain how to install a ROM with multiple parts?
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The ROM might be in a multi-file .rar or something. If it is, you should use 7-Zip or a similar program to decompress it and then install the .zip file.

Kanan875 said:
The ROM might be in a multi-file .rar or something. If it is, you should use 7-Zip or a similar program to decompress it and then install the .zip file.
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I've barely used WinRAR or 7-zip so what decompress??
MaxK47 said:
What do you mean as 'multiple parts'? Any ROM in mind?
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Max Blur 2.0 or Nottachtrix

iUsman said:
I've barely used WinRAR or 7-zip so what decompress??
Max Blur 2.0 or Nottachtrix
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With Nottachtrix you have to put both the downloaded files in the same folder, right-click the "NottachTrix1.3.1.part1.rar" and select 'extract files' (at least with winrar, 7zip's procedure might be the same). After the extraction, you'll have the regular zip you have to apply in the recovery.

MaxK47 said:
With Nottachtrix you have to put both the downloaded files in the same folder, right-click the "NottachTrix1.3.1.part1.rar" and select 'extract files' (at least with winrar, 7zip's procedure might be the same). After the extraction, you'll have the regular zip you have to apply in the recovery.
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Max Blur and 7zip are exactly the same process

General advice: If unsure, always try to "peek inside" the file you just downloaded (ie. try to open it in an archiver or whatever app is appropriate). The insight might prove very revealing.

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[Q] Taskmanager APK

I deleted taskmanager from system/apps.
Does someone knows wich apk that is so I can download it
from a original rom. (I'am from the dutch so I don't know if
I need to download it from a Stock dutch rom/or is it multi-language).
Ok downloaded stock rom but extracted everything but I can't find system apps.
Can someone provide me please the taskmanager apk?
Thnx.
I have downloaded the stock apps maps from the system, but knows someone wich apk I needed
is it jobmanager for example?
Please put something in the title - something relevant.
Thanks
johncmolyneux said:
Please put something in the title - something relevant.
Thanks
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Fixed the title.
It is called jobmanager.apk..if you are on a stock odexed rom you need both the .apk and .odex file otherwise it wont work.
KayvinM said:
It is called jobmanager.apk..if you are on a stock odexed rom you need both the .apk and .odex file otherwise it wont work.
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Thnx buddy.
Jobmanager.apk I have that file but the .odex not, could you please
upload that .odex file on mediafire please.
Again thnx.
davelinders said:
Thnx buddy.
Jobmanager.apk I have that file but the .odex not, could you please
upload that .odex file on mediafire please.
Again thnx.
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The odex file has to match. What firmware are you running? You can also try a deodexed apk from a custom rom.
KayvinM said:
The odex file has to match. What firmware are you running? You can also try a deodexed apk from a custom rom.
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I'am running KF3 kernel.
I have downloaded already a custom rom but when unzipped
there are some image files and when I try to unzip those or mount
it with some iso program it will give a error.
davelinders said:
I'am running KF3 kernel.
I have downloaded already a custom rom but when unzipped
there are some image files and when I try to unzip those or mount
it with some iso program it will give a error.
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I attached a program that will help you. Unzip and install.
1. Open the program and click on the "Drives" tab then "mount image" use the factoryfs.img from the rom you downloaded.
2. Once the image is loaded it will be labeled "Linux native volume 1" double click this.
3. This will open up the drive and allow you to view the contents. Search for the files you need and then click the "save" tab.
I also attached a deodexed apk for you, see if it works.
Gonna try it tonight.
Thnx for your help.
Jobmanager won't install.
I put it in the system/app folder that's good right?
davelinders said:
Gonna try it tonight.
Thnx for your help.
Jobmanager won't install.
I put it in the system/app folder that's good right?
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Yes that's right. It should work, have you tried rebooting your phone? Also make sure that there is no .odex file for jobmanager. If there is, delete it from system/apps if you're using the deodexed one I gave you.
KayvinM said:
Yes that's right. It should work, have you tried rebooting your phone? Also make sure that there is no .odex file for jobmanager. If there is, delete it from system/apps if you're using the deodexed one I gave you.
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Ok gonna try it again after reboot I didn't reboot the phone.

[Q] WinRAR Error trying to edit ROM files

I'm trying to edit some of the files in the ROM before flashing so I can have my defaults settings in place. I could do this just fine with EVO 4G ROM files, but when I try to open...say...build.prop, it says the archive is corrupt and that there are no files to extract. However, the ROM will flash onto my phone just fine.
Do I need a different version of WinRAR? Different program? Anyone else having that problem? Thanks for any answers.
Holyrolla said:
I'm trying to edit some of the files in the ROM before flashing so I can have my defaults settings in place. I could do this just fine with EVO 4G ROM files, but when I try to open...say...build.prop, it says the archive is corrupt and that there are no files to extract. However, the ROM will flash onto my phone just fine.
Do I need a different version of WinRAR? Different program? Anyone else having that problem? Thanks for any answers.
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Update winRAR, or try 7zip. Redownload the file if you still get the error.
Maybe the ROM is signed that will keep you from making changes without extracting it first..
Id have to say use 7zip. Free app that's a 1000 x better for using when doing rom and theme building. IMO of course
Papa Smurf151 said:
Id have to say use 7zip. Free app that's a 1000 x better for using when doing rom and theme building. IMO of course
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7zip does not care if the .zip is signed or not. Don't know if I would agree that its a 1000x better but thats just me. This is why I don't sign my ROMs anymore. Just encase someone wants to delete or add something before they flash.
zone23 said:
7zip does not care if the .zip is signed or not. Don't know if I would agree that its a 1000x better but thats just me. This is why I don't sign my ROMs anymore. Just encase someone wants to delete or add something before they flash.
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It doesn't matter if a rom is signed or not. Its just a zip file. With 7zip u should be able to edit what ever you want. You won't be able to view any PNG files unless they are extracted but if you edit the rom or the apk it will usually break the signature which isn't a huge issue. You can always resign an apk or flash a rom without a signature. I can't stand win zip or winrar. They take forever and always have to extract crap. With 7zip its drag and drop and never an issue.
Thanks guys. I'll give 7-zip a try. That must mean that none of the EVO 4G roms I've ran (CM7 and MIUI) were ever signed...
Holyrolla said:
Thanks guys. I'll give 7-zip a try. That must mean that none of the EVO 4G roms I've ran (CM7 and MIUI) were ever signed...
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Probably not most DEVs stopped signing ROMs a while ago.

Extract an app

Hi there,
Is there any way to extract an app from a stock rom to place it on my phone?
Say, I don't know how I lost my stock Task Manager from GB, the one that closes applications after 2 minutes screen off, so I want to extract it from my friend s phone and install it on mine.
Or does anyone have it?
Thanks!
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Download the gingerbread fruitcake. Task manager should be under system/app within the .zip.
I think the "fruitcakes" use .img files.
omni_angel7 said:
Download the gingerbread fruitcake. Task manager should be under system/app within the .zip.
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omni_angel7 said:
Download the gingerbread fruitcake. Task manager should be under system/app within the .zip.
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Thanks!!!
live4nyy said:
I think the "fruitcakes" use .img files.
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No, I think they are flashable zips. Thanks.
dragoncius said:
No, I think they are flashable zips. Thanks.
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I know they are flashable zips but inside the zip is .img files which you cannot pull an apk from. You would have to flash it onto your phone and then pull the apk from your phone, whereas, custom roms come in zip folders but they have the system files inside which you can unzip and pull apks from on your computer. That's what I meant.
live4nyy said:
I know they are flashable zips but inside the zip is .img files which you cannot pull an apk from. You would have to flash it onto your phone and then pull the apk from your phone, whereas, custom roms come in zip folders but they have the system files inside which you can unzip and pull apks from on your computer. That's what I meant.
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Oh ok. So, no easy way ofrece extracting the app?
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Well, unless someone posts it here for you, you can just download a "Full" Blur rom onto your computer, such as Home Base, Darkside, or Wet Dream (they all have a "Full" version), and just unzip them, copy the apk, put it onto your sd card through your computer and then move into your /system/app folder (if you have a root file manager), set permissions and reboot.
dragoncius said:
Oh ok. So, no easy way ofrece extracting the app?
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[Q] ez overclock

does anyone have the actual apk file for ez overclock all i get is a zip file
If I remember right you have to rename it to apk
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Makrilli said:
If I remember right you have to rename it to apk
Sent from my sgs2 running cm9
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or it may just be inside the zip file. unzip it.
when i unzip it its more like a zip id install on clockworkmod
tlricha said:
does anyone have the actual apk file for ez overclock all i get is a zip file
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I'm actually using EZoverclock right now
I have an actual .apk if you still need it. PM me your email...

Zip into apk

How to install a file with *.zip extension as normal apk???????? Instruction says as to install file as normal apk but when i downloaded i could retrive a zip file format only Plzzzzzzzzzzz do help
Sathub4u said:
How to install a file with *.zip extension as normal apk???????? Instruction says as to install file as normal apk but when i downloaded i could retrive a zip file format only Plzzzzzzzzzzz do help
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2 things can be happening. Either after you exctract the zip file with Winrar and it contains an apk file which you can transfer to your phone and using a file explorer just run it.
Or you have to go into CMW clockwork mode recovery (if you have it) and select flash a zip file.
Sathub4u said:
How to install a file with *.zip extension as normal apk???????? Instruction says as to install file as normal apk but when i downloaded i could retrive a zip file format only Plzzzzzzzzzzz do help
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if the apk is signed as zip then open that zip with some editor like notepad++ and save it as "*.apk"
There is no apk inside zip file.Its like meta file and system..But its just an app,is it necessary to install via CWM!!!!!!!!!!! in thread it was given as instal file as normal apk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sathub4u said:
There is no apk inside zip file.Its like meta file and system..But its just an app,is it necessary to install via CWM!!!!!!!!!!! in thread it was given as instal file as normal apk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Search all the folders for a apk file
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Just rename file's extension from .zip to .apk then. Depending on your OS configuration, you may have to edit 1 setting, if you can not change the extension. For that - Control Panel, Folder Options, View, untick Hide extensions for known file types.
Someguyfromhell said:
Just rename file's extension from .zip to .apk then. Depending on your OS configuration, you may have to edit 1 setting, if you can not change the extension. For that - Control Panel, Folder Options, View, untick Hide extensions for known file types.
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:good: 1st on this thread who knows what about he talks :good:
bejunk said:
:good: 1st on this thread who knows what about he talks :good:
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If u dont knw jst remain silent..Its clear..
Someguyfromhell said:
Just rename file's extension from .zip to .apk then. Depending on your OS configuration, you may have to edit 1 setting, if you can not change the extension. For that - Control Panel, Folder Options, View, untick Hide extensions for known file types.
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Ya i have tried this bro,it works with certain apps..but few say problem in the package,could not install. tis is the download link http://d-h.st/mCp. it is downloaded as zip
How to install tis link
http://d-h.st/mCp tis link downloads a zip file..the thread says that it has to installed as normal apk..I tried renaming file extension into apk..Any help by Android lovers.................
Sathub4u said:
http://d-h.st/mCp tis link downloads a zip file..the thread says that it has to installed as normal apk..I tried renaming file extension into apk..Any help by Android lovers.................
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got it as apk bro
btw what browser are you using
am using chromium(chrome)
smarthavoc said:
got it as apk bro
btw what browser are you using
am using chromium(chrome)
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dear chrome user can u tell me if this browser gettting lags when openend many tabs i would likely use it but this happens on many browsers
bejunk said:
dear chrome user can u tell me if this browser gettting lags when openend many tabs i would likely use it but this happens on many browsers
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nope it is better without lags and crashes
am on Ubuntu 13.10, i have issues with Firefox(some crashes), so i use chromium no lags at all for me
smarthavoc said:
nope it is better without lags and crashes
am on Ubuntu 13.10, i have issues with Firefox(some crashes), so i use chromium no lags at all for me
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thank u for review.. hope it works same for me....
i only used stock browser until now bcuz like said after to many opened sites most browser get bad lag (oom)
bejunk said:
thank u for review.. hope it works same for me....
i only used stock browser until now bcuz like said after to many opened sites most browser get bad lag (oom)
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guess it is not that memory problem, chrome&firefox renders on quality than speed, so most animations lag if more than 10-15 tabs(content also matters may be) are opened at once
anyway we were off the topic
did you got it @Sathub4u
smarthavoc said:
guess it is not that memory problem, chrome&firefox renders on quality than speed, so most animations lag if more than 10-15 tabs(content also matters may be) are opened at once
anyway we were off the topic
did you got it @Sathub4u
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no from my brain, bro ;D i dont talk same as somebody else said :/ i get behind myself im pretty sure its oom, bcuz if i usng stock browser he holds 2 sites loaded, now when open more sites , he only holds the current one. so if i switch to other site he (re)load data. on it. memory usage is some higher but okay. now when i use some browser that usaally tries to holds all the data my memory decreases very hard until to some mb left, on early legacy xperia buils my phone restarted more often if i used other browser hard. i faced this issues on nearly all new browser's... sometimes even my device stops responding so must take off battery i never faced this on stock browser but more site-reloads.
i had seen this behaviour on several roms like stock ics and cm's JB. ...
ahh YES OFFTOPIC! sry ur right bro but thanks for help

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